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AMARC-Europe Project Officer (Open Channels 1995)
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Introduction
   AMARC-Europe is the European section of the World Association
of Community Radio Broadcasters, the world-wide network of
independent community-based and participatory radio stations. Its
aim is to support, promote and defend the interests of community
radio broadcasters through solidarity and international
co-operation.
   Open Channels 1995 is a programme of events and activities
organised by AMARC-Europe to support the development of community
radio in Central and Eastern Europe. It gives priority to radios
which are local, independent, established for social and cultural
purposes and committed to the promotion of a pluralist and
democratic society.
   Open Channels 1995 is run in partnership with the Open Society
Fund - Media Program and with the financial support of the Phare
and Tacis Democracy Programme, a European Union initiative to
help promote democratic societies in the countries of Central and
Eastern Europe, the Newly Independent States and Mongolia.
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Summary
   The post of Development Officer is a short term contract to
run for six months and starting as soon as possible. The contract
holder will be responsible for co-ordinating a needs analysis of
participatory radio projects in Central and Eastern European
(CEE) countries, establishment of a comprehensive database of
such projects and the preparation of a plan for the development
of the AMARC-Europe network and services in the CEE countries.
The contract holder will report to a Project Management Group
consisting of representatives of AMARC-Europe and the Open
Society Fund - Media Programme. An AMARC-Europe Advisory
Committee will provide additional consultative support to the
work.
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Tasks
1.   Database development
1.1  Compilation of existing lists.
1.2  Checking/updating contact information and other details.
1.3  Prepare directory of radios and support organisations.
2.   Analysis of needs and regulatory context
2.1  Questionnaire/interview survey of local/independent radio
2.2  Research/compile existing material on broadcast regulation
2.3  Interview key local advisors to update country reports
2.4  Prepare country by country report with case studies
3.   Network development
3.1  Prepare plan of action for future work in CEE countries.
3.2  Locate and approach potential funding sources.
3.3  Complete AMARC-Europe CEEC Development Plan.
3.4  Respond to requests for advise and information.
4.   General support to Open Channels 1995 programme
4.1  Assistance in recruiting participants for study tours
4.2  Assistance in recruiting participants for seminars
4.3  Liaison with pilot training projects
4.4  Other tasks such as may be reasonably requested
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Essential skills and experience
1.   High standard of research and report writing skills
2.   Experience of setting up and using computerised databases
3.   Previous involvement in independent radio
4.   High standard of spoken and written English
5.   Ability to work under own initiative
6.   Ability to complete tasks to agreed deadlines
7.   Financial planning and fund-raising experience
8.   Availability to travel and work away from office
9.   Availability to start on before 30 June 1995

Desirable skills and experience
1.   Good spoken German and/or Russian
2.   Previous experience of international work
3.   Knowledge of CEE countries
4.   Previous international NGO experience
5.   Experience of using electronic communications
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Terms and conditions
   The fee to the contract holder is negotiable but is expected
to be in the region of 75 ECU/day (approx 100 USD) inclusive of
all tax and social insurance contributions for a maximum of 120
days with completion required by 30 November at the latest.
Normal hours of work are 10.00 - 18.00 Monday to Friday. Some
weekend working will be required. Office facilities are expected
to be available in Prague however the location from which the
work is carried out is subject to negotiation provided it is
within Central or Eastern Europe. A significant amount of travel
will be involved.
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Applications
Applications should be made to the AMARC-Europe Secretariat and
should consist of:
1.   Applicant's curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages) including
education, employment history, relevant voluntary work and
language skills.
2.   A short account (maximum 2 pages) answering the question:
"What is the role of independent media in Central and Eastern
Europe and what are the obstacles to its development?"
3.   A covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you are
interested in the job and describing how your previous experience
can be applied to the tasks described.
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Applications should be sent by fax or electronic mail before 21
May 1995 to AMARC-Europe at:
Fax: +44 114 297 8976
E-mail: amarc@gn.apc.org
In case of difficulty telephone +44 114 279 5219
Postal address: 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX  U.K.
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